Scholarship of Community Engagement (SoCE)
Conference Presentations
Anna Gasiorski (University of Maryland)
Melissa Kesler Gilbert
Chris Hempfling
John Kengla
Grace McDaniel
Barbara Schaffner
Kerry Strayer
Emily Van Buren
Margie Vogt
Julie Yao (Ohio State University)
Gilbert, M. Kesler, J. Yao, A. Gasiorski. (June, 2007). "New Approaches to Assess Service-Learning Courses." 47th Annual AIR Forum: Association of Institutional Researchers. Kansas City.
Abstract: Otterbein developed new ways to assess unique student learning in service-learning courses, with a particular focus on solving social problems and developing citizenship for social justice. Both quantitative and qualitative survey methods are adopted. A distinctive component of the survey instrument is an open-ended question asking students to identify a social problem related to their service-learning courses and to propose a solution. Results suggest that students have made significant growth in most outcome domains.
Gilbert, M. Kesler, B. Schaffner, M. Vogt, G. McDaniel, J. Kengla, K. Strayer. (October, 2006). "The Scholarship of Community Engagement: Cultural Competency Research and Practice in Service-Learning." Engagement Through the Disciplines: Outreach and Engagement Conference. Columbus, OH.
Abstract: Researchers identified potential areas of pedagogical research pertaining to diversity issues in the service-learning classroom. Faculty discussed their teaching practices, research strategies, and future initiatives pertaining to student cultural competency learning outcomes.
Gilbert, M. Kesler, C. Hempfling, J. Kengla, E. VanBuren. (November, 2006). "Student Affairs Collaborations for the Common Good." Annual Meeting of the Ohio College Personnel Association. Worthington, OH.
Abstract: Scholars shared exemplary practices for identifying campus areas for community service collaborations. Specific strategies, including Lunch & Learns, Communities of Practice, and Signature Events were shared, followed by discussions of campus leadership, decentralization, and faculty involvement.
Schaffner, Barbara H. (May, 2006). "The Effect on an International Medical Mission Service-Learning Initiative on the Cultural Care Competencies and Perceptions of Community Service in Senior Level Baccalaureate Nursing Students." Poster presentation with M. Vogt at the First Nurse Education International Conference, Developing Collaborative Practice in Health and Social Care Education, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
